Fundraising
How Much Should I Give
How Much Should We Give?
An easy way to determine your annual contributions to your church is from this chart in Wayne Clark’s book, Beyond Fundraising.
The left column is your adjusted annual income, which can be found using this calculator. Moving from left to right in the chart represents increases in levels of commitment to the church, usually seen over time. If you feel like DUUC means more to you now than ever before, please consider moving to the right in this chart. Our church needs committed members to make generous pledges so we may grow our congregation.
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Mark your calendar: March 10th is Commitment Sunday. It is a musical celebration not to be missed. We will be collecting pledge cards at the end of the service, so please give the above some consideration before that day.
Brad Kampschroeder
Annual Budget Drive Committee Chair
Karen Hutt
Our Beautiful New Sanctuary
Artist renderings of various interior and exterior views of our new sanctuary and existing church building and grounds.
Fundraising
Fundraising activities for our church are governed by the Fundraising Policy approved by our Board of Trustees. Our main fundraising activities are the annual Canvass and the annual Goods and Services Auction. We also have an Endowment Fund.
Annual Budget Drive
The Annual Budget Drive Committee organizes a program to communicate with members regarding responsible pledging toward the annual operating budget of the church. Often other congregation-inclusive events are scheduled into the yearly budget drive activities.
To contact the Annual Budget Drive Committee, find the current contact information on our Committee Contacts page.
2012 Annual Budget Drive Brochure
Fair Share Giving Guidelines with Worksheet to Determine Income
This Is Not Your Favorite Charity
Capital Campaign
We are currently involved in a Capital Campaign to raise money for a building addition. All church members have been contacted in a phased approach which began in Fall 2007. For current information, visit the Building Team and Capital Campaign news page.
Goods and Services Auction
The Goods and Services Auction Committee is responsible for planning, production and follow up for the church’s largest (non-canvass) annual fundraiser. The Auction takes place the first or second Saturday in November. Funds raised at the Auction are a critical piece of the Operating Budget for the church. On the lighter side, the Auction is a fun, social event, a time to spend the evening with friends and enjoy entertainment and fellowship. Many church members fill their yearly social calendar with parties purchased on the night of the Auction. Events offered for auction foster fellowship and service to one another throughout the year. Whether you are a long-time member, or relatively new to the church, the Auction is a great way to meet new friends and families. If you have skills in solicitation, marketing, public relations, decorating, catering, or just want to jump in and lend a hand, contact the DUUC Goods and Services This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Auction 2012 - SPACE: The UU Frontier
The 2012 Goods and Services Auction, SPACE: The UU Frontier, will be held Saturday, November 3rd. The doors will open at 4:30 pm. Tickets at the door are $12 ($6 for first timers). Dinner will be served to those who bought tickets in advance; sadly, there can be no guarantee of a meal when you get your ticket at the door.